Turkish pronunciation
 zestSynonyms
 gusto, 
spice, 
relish, 
tang, 
bite, 
body, 
charm, 
flavoring, 
ginger, 
guts, 
interest, 
kick, 
nip, 
piquancy, 
punchPronunciation
 /ˈzest/ /ˈzɛst/
Etymology
 [ 'zest ] (noun.) circa 1674. French zeste. Of unknown origin. The original meaning is 2. Meaning 1. ("enthusiasm") is metaphorical; confer to give a zest to, meaning "to add piquancy to", which can be done with a zest (meaning 2.).